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Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming

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Kuala Lumpur-- Malaysia's dominant broadcaster, Media Prima Berhad (MPB), is investing more than RM250 million ($US71.2 million) on local and imported content across its four TV networks in 2008. That’s up from RM200 million ($56.9 million) in 2007. MPB previewed its 2008 line-up at its annual Television Networks Screenings event on Sept. 5, attended by more than 3,000 media buyers, advertisers, corporate clients and celebrities. “MPB expects the growth of the media advertising to … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming

Kristin Marlow takes the helm of BigPond Movies

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Sydney- Former Network 10 Head of Programming Kristin Marlow has been appointed General Manager, BigPond Movies, telco Telstra's movie downloads and online DVD rentals service. Marlow replaces Marshall Heald, who in May was named Manager of SBS Online, multicultural broadcaster SBS’s Internet division. BigPond Group Managing Director, Justin Milne, said Marlow would lead the growth and development of BigPond Movies as it expands its movie libraries and "introduces more Australians to the … [Read more...] about Kristin Marlow takes the helm of BigPond Movies

Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows

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Sydney- Australia's dominant pay TV platform Foxtel announced today it has secured exclusive television rights to the Golden Globes, the Grammy awards, the Tony awards and the American Music Awards, plus excusive live coverage of the Emmy awards. Foxtel also announced a new, 3-year deal to serve as the official broadcaster of the Helpmann Awards, which recognise excellence in live performance in Australia. The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy awards will screen live on the BIO channel on Sept. 17 from … [Read more...] about Foxtel grabs exclusive rights to awards shows

Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming

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Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia's dominant broadcaster Media Prima Berhad (MPB) is investing more than RM250 million ($US71.2 million) on local and imported content across its four networks in 2008. MPB previewed its 2008 line-up at its annual Television Networks Screenings event on September 5, attended by more than 3,000 media buyers, advertisers, corporate clients and celebrities. “MPB expects the growth of the media advertising to remain strong, although competition within the media industry … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming

Big Brother to return in 2008 on Network Ten

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Sydney- The seventh series of Big Brother delivered healthy ratings for Network Ten, although down on last year, and the broadcaster signalled the show will return in 2008. On July 30, Big Brother Winner Announced averaged 1.9 million viewers, peaking at 2.3 million, as Aleisha became only the second female Australian to emerge as the winner. During the series, ratings for the 7 pm daily show averaged 1 million versus 1.1 million a year ago, but still delivered a 40% share of the commercial … [Read more...] about Big Brother to return in 2008 on Network Ten

ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007

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Manila- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., the Philippines’ largest broadcaster, posted a 77% year-on-year increase in net income to P739 million ($US16.4 million) for the first half of 2007 on the back of improving advertising and subscription-based businesses. It generated P5 billion (US$111 million) in total revenues, higher than the P4.3 billion it recorded in the same period last year. ABS-CBN gross revenues increased by 12% year-on-year to $204.3 million, driven by higher airtime revenues … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007